Java Architect

Icon

Canada

On-site

CAD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company, Icon, is looking for an experienced Application Architect to design and implement scalable, cloud-native applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring architectural compliance, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have substantial experience with Java and a strong background in software architecture.

Qualifications

7+ years of hands-on software design and development experience.
Extensive experience with Java (Java EE, Spring Framework/Spring Boot).
Familiarity with IaaC tools and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design of cloud-native, event-driven systems.
Contribute directly to solution development, including proof-of-concepts.
Mentor engineering teams and improve overall delivery efficiency.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Domain-driven design (DDD)

RESTful APIs

Cloud-native microservices

Performance optimization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

This range is provided by Icon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Helping SaaS companies scale Engineering teams.

We’re seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of scalable, modern enterprise applications. This role is responsible for ensuring solutions align with defined architecture standards, patterns, and roadmaps, while also collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across product, infrastructure, and engineering.

As a key member of the architecture team, you’ll guide system evolution, mentor engineering teams, and help drive innovation through emerging technologies and best practices. This role blends hands-on contributions with strategic design leadership and offers the opportunity to shape high-impact solutions in a dynamic Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design of cloud-native, event-driven systems
Contribute directly to solution development, including proof-of-concepts and service components
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and non-functional requirements (NFRs)
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather architecturally significant requirements and communicate solution impact
Define and support technical governance through design/code reviews
Partner with leads to identify and mitigate architectural risks during planning cycles
Mentor engineering teams and contribute to improving overall delivery efficiency and system stability
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies

Key Skills & Experience

Strong object-oriented design and domain-driven design (DDD) experience
Deep understanding of software architecture and its role across the development lifecycle
Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and cloud-native microservices
Proficient in architecture patterns, performance optimization, and distributed system design
Experience with multi-tenant, highly concurrent OLTP systems
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment, adapt to change, and balance multiple priorities
Passion for mentoring, collaborating, and continuous learning

Technical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of hands-on software design and development experience
Extensive experience with Java (Java EE, Spring Framework/Spring Boot)
Strong knowledge of RDBMS architecture and schema design
Familiarity with IaaC and tools such as Ansible, Terraform
Experience working with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe, XP)
Familiarity with architecture notations (UML, C4, BPMN)
Eligible to work in Canada

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